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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.22, 340.28 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.22, 340.28 and 175.48 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.22 : 340.28 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.22/340.28 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.22x = 340.28 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.22x = 59,712.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,712.33/227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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